You're So Good When You're Bad

Charley Pride

About You're So Good When You're Bad

"You're So Good When You're Bad" is a song written by Ben Peters, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in July 1982 as the third single from the album Everybody's Choice. "You're So Good When You're Bad" was Charley Pride's twenty-seventh number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.


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1996
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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Genre Classification
"You're So Good When You're Bad" is classified as a country song, fitting perfectly into Charley Pride's traditional country style and sound.
Chart Rankings
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1982, making it one of the standout hits in Pride's exceptional career.
Album Appearance
"You're So Good When You're Bad" is a track on Charley Pride's studio album titled "Charley Sings Everybody's Choice".
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 18 seconds, typical of many country songs of that era.
Songwriting Credit
The popular country track was written by Ben Peters, who wrote several other hits for Charley Pride, including "Burgers and Fries" and "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'".
Recognition
This song, as one of Pride's number one singles, helped solidify his stature as one of Country Music’s biggest stars in the 70s and 80s.
Relevance to Pride’s Personal Life
Though the song isn't necessarily autobiographical, it reflects the playful and loving themes often found in Pride's music and personal life (he was married to his wife Rozene for over 60 years).
Song Content
The song contrasts the idea of a woman being "good" when she's behaving in a stereotypically "bad" or mischievous way. It sums up a common romantic paradox - loving someone’s flaws as much as their virtues.
Musical Style
The track follows in Pride's signature style of smooth, romantic country music, featuring traditional instruments like the fiddle and steel guitar.
Impact and Legacy
Pride’s impressive vocal abilities showcased in "You're So Good When You're Bad" have been praised over the years. The song continues to be a fan favorite, representing the blend of romance and realism that characterizes much of Pride's work.

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